Special Weather Statement for Kearny; Finney
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What is happening
At 738 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Friend to 6 miles southeast of Lakin. Movement was east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Blowing dust leading to localized reduced visibilities and lightning induced grassland fires....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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Bulletin details
At 738 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Friend to 6 miles southeast of Lakin. Movement was east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Blowing dust leading to localized reduced visibilities and lightning induced grassland fires. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Holcomb around 745 PM CDT. Garden City around 750 PM CDT.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 8 at 7:39PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Dodge City KS. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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